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Today in Tech History @techhistory.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

30 years ago today, the Nintendo 64 was officially released in North America. However, some retailers began selling the console 3 days prior without Nintendo's permission. This combined with high customer demand made Nintendo authorize retailers to sell the console early.

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Rik's Random Retro @riksrandomretro.com · 29/09/2026

It's been a couple of weeks, but it's time to talk about VCF Midwest, show off some pickups and play some games! Join me tonight at 8 PM CT. youtube.com/live/iofT0s2...

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Livestream - VCF Midwest 2026

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The 9 games that made me: my9games.net/en/edit

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I love this. I'm not even a Tandy user, but this faithful recreation of the mail-order VHS tutorial aesthetic by @tjbchris.bsky.social is perfection, and it's just pure joy to watch. youtu.be/K6McY24179Q

A smart-dressed man in a diamond-patterned vest that looks like he knows what he's talking about, sitting behind a desk with a Tandy CoCo, monitor, and accessories. The word 'PROCESS' is super-imposed on the screen using cutting-edge 1980s TV broadcasting technology.

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Something I think about sometimes.. A 20 year old today went from Gears of War to GTA 6 in their entire lifetime. When I was 20 years old, we went from the literal advent of the VGA standard (87), to Crysis (07). It's just harder for a young person to appreciate the graphical progress we've made.

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hang on while I boot up my diary. No seriously, I've been using my 286 tower as a digital diary, and it's been very relaxing in the evenings. Retro computing with a purpose!

A beige AT tower in dim light taken from an oblique angle, showing floppy drives and a clockspeed indicator showing "12" on it.

A picture of an LCD monitor taken from an oblique angle, showing the program GeoWrite running with some text typed within it, including today's date, and the sentence "I crapped my pants today and then bragged about it."

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 10/09/2026

Amazing to see this surface this morning! Rare's Project Dream, the SNES RPG that evolved into Banjo-Kazooie, has had its early proof-of-concept prototype anonymously released after all these years. Thanks to VinciusMedeiro (via Twitter) for the heads up!

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Rik's Random Retro @riksrandomretro.com · 08/09/2026

A while back I dove headfirst into the world of midi modules for gaming. It obviously escalated quicky and this is the end result. For the stream this week, we're taking a closer look, all run by a 486 for that midi goodness! Starting at 8:00 PM CT youtube.com/live/jLsjBtx...

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Livestream - Midi Tower

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'll let the manic depressives squabble over face nitpicks. I think the remastered Ocarina of Time looks MINDBLOWING, and a direct intravenous dose of nostalgia straight to brain. I'm so excited for it, and can't wait to play it!

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Todd Gill - Retro Frog @retrofrog.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

SG-1000 games now work on the #Colecovision thanks to PicoPak CV. No conversions required. Will add support to run Sord M5 games (along with a couple other similar spec hardware) and finally MSX 1 games with an attached Super Game Module. PicoPak is gonna be 🔥

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I picked this on the cheap, a game that seems more tailored for the Dreamcast, but somehow got a port to previous gen consoles. Of course the N64 version resembles the original the most, and commendably so, making it a little more interesting than it otherwise would have been.

A blue Nintendo 64 cartridge with a faded and torn sticker label bearing the name "Hydro Thunder".

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This is inhumane and unacceptable. And how were these workers thanked for enduring these conditions? Many were laid off. This is why we're organizing. A better industry is both possible and must come to pass if our artform and dignity are to survive.

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Rik's Random Retro @riksrandomretro.com · 01/09/2026

Back with a livestream again! With the unfortunate passing of the legend Tim Curry, we're playing a game featuring him and his great performance: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Starting tonight at 8 PM CT. To space! youtube.com/live/oNZo5qH...

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Livestream - Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This is amazing! SimCopter had a great soundtrack by Jerry Martin but the game’s files were highly compressed. So LucasVB got in touch with Mr. Martin and he was able to find most of the original high quality tracks! Awesome to hear “Hangar” in such clarity after 30 years archive.org/details/SimC...

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SimCopter original soundtrack (high quality)

SimCopter is a somewhat obscure game released in 1996 by Maxis, the studio behind the SimCity and The Sims franchises.In the game, the player controls a helicopter pilot in various missions across a c...

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Thomas Fuchs 🫯 @thomasfuchs.at · 25/08/2026

With a PS/2, late 1980s #retrocomputing #rip

Dolly Parton in business attire standing at wooden desk with a 1987 IBM PS/2 computer behind her

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I revamped my main PC's cooling today, replacing a quickly dilapidating four-year-old AIO with a Corsair Nautilus 360 RS LCD, and six new reverse-blade 120mm Thermalright fans. CPU temps and noise dropped dramatically!

A desktop PC housed in a Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL, with six visible 120mm ARGB fans, three black ones lined up vertically on the right side, and three white ones along the bottom. The LEDs of the fans are a teal color. A white graphics card with a rainbow RGB effect is also shown. An AIO water pump on the CPU has a screen displaying the current CPU temperature.

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Mac84 (Steve) 🍏 @mac84.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Hey friends, I’m in need of a new job. No, YouTube doesn’t pay the bills. 😓 If you know anyone who is looking for an experienced product/app Content Designer or UX Writer, please let me know! 🤞 Feel free to DM me or email me any leads. Thanks!

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Robin Hood Fox Asking for Alms

ALT: Robin Hood Fox Asking for Alms

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'm a simple man. I see a bsky account posting AI slop, I block it.

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Dan Vincent @ Userlandia @kefkafloyd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Oh yeah, new video out today! You might think the only vintage and retro computer events are big shows like VCF Midwest. But did you know there might be cool computer meetups right in your backyard? Join me as I attend a local vintage computer meetup to see why small events can pack a big punch.

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We Held Our Own Retro Computer Show, and You Can Too!

You might think the only vintage and retro computer festivals out there are big events like VCF Midwest, Long Island Retro Expo, or Portland Gaming Classic. ...

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

BuB's major new project-unveil blows me away. A universal, automatic slotket adapter that supports multiple CPU families, including Tualatin, and VIA C3?! I immediately bought a couple Tually Cellies in anticipation! Can't wait for its release! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ1u...

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One Slotket to Rule Them All: HAWK 370 Tualatin

YouTube video by Bits und Bolts

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I have a lot. Any Bethesda RPGs. Any Bioware RPGs. The GTA series.... I'm very picky.

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This is a crazy awesome story. A former XCOM 2 dev bought a vintage computer off of Amazon, which happened to have a build of the cancelled Quake 4: The Awakening expansion. It's now been uploaded to GitHub! www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/ca...

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Cancelled Quake 4 expansion gets surprise GitHub release after former XCOM 2 developer discovers it on an old hard drive: 'This essentially saved my life'

Quake 4: Awakening was in development at Ritual Entertainment before being scrapped.

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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

So this is not the usual post for me, but my cousin just endured a massive fire and lost his home and belongings. He jumped from a 2nd story window to escape, sadly his brother/my other cousin did not survive Just posting this here in case anyone feels compelled and able to help gofund.me/b10a6b3d7

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Donate to Help Loren Rebuild After House Fire, organized by Tera Kluxen

Please support Loren and our family Tera is raising this fundraiser for Loren, th… Tera Kluxen needs your support for Help Loren Rebuild After House Fire

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Trixter @oldskool.org · 08/08/2026

Sometimes I really enjoy leaving positive, constructive comments on YouTube videos. Creating any longform video is, at minimum, hours of work. Why not make the creator feel good that they tried? It takes hardly any time out of my day, and it might make theirs.

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vswitchzero @vswitchzero.com · 04/08/2026

Hi! I’m Mike, the creator of vswitchzero, a YouTube channel dedicated to 90s retro PC hardware and gaming. Join me in this exciting journey of history, exploring forgotten tech and preserving the legacy of vintage computers! youtu.be/UxjBAdSWxgg

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Welcome to the vswitchzero Channel!

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

SPNG switched it up with this video, delving into an era of hardware outside his comfort zone in an effort to give us a different perspective on 3dfx's Voodoo3, using Windows XP (complete with 1% and 0.1% lows!). Well worth your time if you like late 90s cards! youtu.be/3vRkctBqTUk

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3dfx Voodoo3 vs 1999's Cards (in Windows XP)

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WebDesignMuseum @webdesignmuseum.org · 28/07/2026

Welcome to id Software Inc. website in 1996

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I wonder about people sometimes. Folks passing around AI art as their own because they put in all the right keystrokes to get a black box to spit out what they wanted. That means you created it? If you push a button and put money in a vending machine, and out pops a cookie, did you make the cookie?

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

1DLife working on a NABU computer! I did have to cheat to get it to work, though. The original BASIC program produced an error, so I had AI (sigh... I know) fix it for me so it works on NABU. I don't know how to program in BASIC (or any language). 😅 Inspired by the recent video by Usagi Electric.

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My painting RED CANOE

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The butchering of id software, in the midst of a brilliant comeback for the studio over the last 10 years, feels like a punch to the gut. I don't see how they can recover from this. After 35 years, id software is effectively gone. Can't believe it.

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Anyway, so how are YOU celebrating the 250th anniversary of our rebelling against tyranny?

A picture of someone's stupid face on a piece of paper that's been lit on fire

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The fall-out from the ending of physical games has been eye-opening for me, in a good way. I've collected retro games, sure, but I've bought digital games almost as long. I thought discs were barely clinging on, but turns out there's a large, passionate following, with many strong reasons behind it

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I haven't written a blog post in two years, but I was compelled for some reason to write an article today on the state of the tech/gaming industry. I even included an audio version if you prefer listening! reputator.blogspot.com/2026/06/tech...

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Technology isn't just stagnating, it's going backwards

It was the first of May, 2025, and the console industry was shaken with an unprecedented announcement: Microsoft’s five year old Xbox S...

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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Nintendo 64 is now 30 YEARS OLD! High time for an LGR retrospective: youtu.be/BLf1_dWtluI When I started LGR, the NES wasn't even 30 yet... covering the N64 in 2026 is like covering the Intellivision in 2009 😩 Anyway let's unbox this one, ogle that SGI silicon inside, and play some dang games!

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The Nintendo 64 Thirty Years Later! An LGR Retrospective

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vswitchzero @vswitchzero.com · 25/06/2026

New Video! This is part three of the 3dfx Voodoo 3 1000 enhancement series. Today I dive deep into memory tweaking and tuning to make the SGRAM based 1000 as fast as possible. The results were surprising! youtu.be/rSJSsnGyjV0

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3dfx Voodoo 3 1000 Repair and Enhancements - Part 3

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Rik's Random Retro @riksrandomretro.com · 23/06/2026

With it being the 30th anniversary of Quake (yes really), we pretty much have to play it for the stream. Starting tonight, a bit later, at 8:45 PM CT. Software rendered, Voodoo powered, ports, we'll take a look at a few versions! youtube.com/live/ZhngBzs...

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Livestream - Quake

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Pricing for the Steam Machine.. oof. Quite possibly the worst case scenario, but then it's releasing at the worst possible time. It will probably sell out for a good while but that doesn't necessarily mean it's selling in high numbers.

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John Linneman @dark1x.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Quake is 30 years old today. It certainly snuck up on me but, man, what a remarkable game. Quake started DF Retro in the first place and then helped me reboot it five years ago. It will always hold a special place in my heart. youtu.be/0KxRXZhQuY8?...

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DF Retro: Quake - The Game, The Technology, The Ports, The Legacy

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Sorry guys there's no point in me ever covering the Voodoo5 5500. The perfect video already exists:

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Joe Siegler @joesiegler.blog · 19/06/2026

It appears that Bobby Prince has died. Doom - Quake - Rise of the Triad - Duke Nukem. So SO many more. I can say this is someone who composed a song just for me. Not many people can say that. Dude's a legend. RIP my old friend. www.legacy.com/legacy/rober...

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Nathan (PixelPipes) @pixelpipes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Whoa! Steam HW Survey can finally detect RX 9000 series cards properly now! 9070 XT suddenly appears with the BIGGEST share of all AMD discrete cards, even midrange ones like 7600XT! 🤯 store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/vid...

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Steam Hardware & Software Survey

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Cabel Sasser @cabel.panic.com · 07/06/2026

Here's an easter egg in the new Lego Batman that I think all of you will REALLY appreciate. It's so good, I had to make a video.

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